New Orleans, LA -- (Sports Network) - The New Orleans Bowl has extended the contracts of both Conference USA and the Sun Belt Conference for four years, assuring the two parties an invitation through the 2013 season.

Conference USA has had an agreement with the New Orleans Bowl since 2002, while the Sun Belt Conference has been a partner since 2001.

"The appeal and proximity of New Orleans to the fan bases of Conference USA and Sun Belt universities makes this an attractive relationship," bowl chairman Paul Valteau said. "In addition, the student-athletes, coaches, and administrators from both participants have represented themselves, their universities and their conferences with a high level of dignity and class."

The next New Orleans Bowl will be played on December 20, 2009 in the Louisiana Superdome.